There is something that you can do to reduce clutter around your house and that will also help you get dressed faster and that is to organize your closet. An organized closet is neat and orderly and makes it easy for you to know where everything is. It becomes simpler to spot items that you do not need, enabling you to quickly dispose of them in your preferred manner. It also helps you to spot missing items that you do need and thus you end up making better purchasing decisions.
How To Do It
If organizing your closet is a first for you, or if you have not done it in a while, slot it for a time when you will have enough energy because you will need it. Begin by emptying and cleaning up your closet. After that, declutter. Keep only what you love and get rid of the rest. You can dispose of clothing by either giving them away or consigning them – that is if they are still in good condition. If they are worn out, trash them.
Next, determine your closet system. Choose one that will fit your wardrobe or that will be suitable for the kind of space that you are working with. Closet systems include things like walk-in closets, custom-made closets and so on and so forth. Read more here on the different options you can choose from.
You can then decide on your closet storage solutions. The solutions that you will choose to organize your closet will depend largely on the space that you have and your lifestyle. Here are some closet solution tips that are guaranteed to change your life.
Different Colored Hangers
Sort and group your clothes according to how often you wear them. Store the clothes that you mostly wear together on their own side of the closet, which should be the most easily accessible. You can use different colours of hangers to differentiate the two groups. Alternatively, you can store the clothes that you rarely wear in labelled boxes. Be sure to bring those out at least once a year for some airing and laundry if need be.
Double Hanging
Two hangers can be connected with a soda can tab or any other innovative method and this will serve to double your closet space as you will have two hangers in one. It will help you make better use of your horizontal storage space.
Hangers that Save Space
S-hooks, for example, are excellent for hanging jeans, purses and umbrellas. They can also be used for hanging shoes. Tiered hangers make the most use of vertical space thus helping you save on horizontal space in your closet. They are the evolved finished product of the double hanging concept. These can be used for trousers and skirts.
Tips for Storing Sweaters
Hangers give shape and structure to clothes. When you use the normal hanging method for sweaters, they sometimes slip off. Other times they get hanger bumps. In fact, the advice out there is to never hang sweaters. Sweaters are stored best when they are folded and kept in shelves or drawers.
What if you have to hang them? Well, for one, you can fold them over the hangers. Otherwise, use thick, padded hangers if you want to hang them normally so that your sweaters can maintain their shape. When the weather is hot, you can use sweater bags to store your sweaters. Such bags help to save on space, as well as protecting your sweaters from the elements.
Hang the ‘Hangables’
Hang items like scarves, belts, necklaces and ties on hangers. This is so much better than jamming them in drawers or throwing them on the dark corners of your closet floor. You will find that one hanger can accommodate a number of them thus saving you storage space and keeping your closet looking tidy. To make more use on the space on one hanger, you can use shower curtain rings to hang the aforementioned accessories.
Sliding Organizers
These are not as complicated as they sound. You can even make them yourself. They basically consist of horizontal bars arranged and equally spaced along a vertical surface (something like a ladder). They make for a good alternative for hanging your scarves, belts, necklaces and ties.
Storage Underneath Clothes
To make the most of your vertical space, add storage underneath the clothes you hang. You can do this by putting in a dresser or a shoe rack, of which the latter is more common.
Tips for Storing Shoes
Wine racks can be converted into shoe holders whereby each shoe is inserted into each bottle-space. Wine crates can also be stacked and used as shoe racks. Another option for storing your shoes would be to use a wooden pallet that has slots into which you can fit your shoes. Ladders can be used to hang shoes that have heels. Tension rods fitted within your closet can be used to form a makeshift shoe rack.
Over the Door Storage
Shoe racks that hang over your door convert it into excellent storage space for shoes or accessories. You can also position a horizontal rail (like a towel bar) along the lower part of your door and use it to hang shoes. If you have many shoes, you can cover the whole door. If you do not have a closet door, you can invest in a shoe rack instead.
Baskets and Plastic Containers
Baskets and plastic containers are ideal for storing accessories, shoes (ottoman baskets work well for this), clothes that do not crease easily, and so on. Using clear plastic containers will keep the contents visible to you making it easier for you to locate whatever you may be looking for. You can stack the containers along a wall.
Conclusion
The principle of good closet organization is utilizing space maximally. The key to doing this optimally is giving each item its own space or place. As you seek out the best solutions for your closet space, keep in mind that small changes can make a really huge impact so let them be well thought out.
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